EP1642629A1 - Toy animal with simulated respiration - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates in general to toys and in particular to animal toys. Still more particularly, the present invention relates to an animal toy which simulates respiration.
- U.S. Patent No. 5,006,089 discloses a life-like toy animal which is provided by stuffing an animal-shaped toy with a closed fluid containing liner filled with a viscous silicone or silicone/water material. The weight of the silicone/water material is believed to give the animal a life-like weight and, when covered with a fur-like plush, a toy constructed in the manner disclosed within this patent may appear life-like and satisfy the desires of people or children to civicize a friendship with a live animal without the costly and time consuming impact of maintaining a live animal.
- U.S. Patent No. 6, 695,673 discloses a mechanical dog having a head and tongue which, when utilized in conjunction with a tank and a pumping device, can simulate, in a life-like manner, the lapping of fluid by a live animal.
- a toy animal may be formed of molded plastic, which can provide simulated respiration.
- An aperture in the upper surface of the molded plastic animal may be covered with a flexible simulated animal pelt.
- a battery-powered electric motor may be placed within a cavity within the molded plastic toy animal which provides a rotating output. That rotating output may then be coupled to the underside of the flexible simulated animal pelt within the aperture utilizing a flexible shaft such that rotation of the motor rotary output alternately extends and depresses the flexible simulated animal pelt, thereby simulating respiration.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a toy animal constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of an electric motor and gearbox utilized to implement the present invention
- Figure 3 is an exploded view of the electric motor and gearbox of Figure 2;
- Figure 4 is a sectional view of the electric motor and gear box mounted within the toy animal of the present invention.
- Figure 5 is a partial cut-away sectional view of the extension of the body of the toy animal of the present invention.
- Figure 6 is a partial sectional view of the depression of the body of the toy animal of the present invention.
- toy animal 10 which is constructed in accordance with the teaching of the present invention.
- toy animal 10 may comprise a puppy; however, toy animal 10 may also comprise a cat, teddy bear, frog or any other fanciful animal representation.
- an aperture 12 is provided in the upper surface of a toy animal 10 which will be utilized to simulate respiration in the manner which will be described herein.
- a gearbox 16 is coupled to an output shaft (not shown) of electric motor 14.
- the output of gearbox 16 is a rotating drive crank 18 and, as illustrated, a flexible shaft 20 is coupled to rotating drive crank 18.
- flexible shaft 20 is preferably is made from a high quality spring steel with a modulus of elasticity equal to 30 x 10 6 psi and an elastic limit greater than 200,000 psi.
- the flexible shaft 20 L/D ratio that is, the ratio of the length of flexible shaft 20 and the diameter of flexible shaft 20, is in the range of 50 to 100.
- This high ratio allows easy bending of flexible shaft 20 without it reaching the elastic limit that would result in permanent deformation.
- the high ratio also allows easy buckling of the flexible shaft 20 when it receives a high column load, permitting flexible shaft 20 to flex under load, as will be described in greater detail herein.
- electric motor 14 includes a motor shaft 20, which, in the depicted embodiment of the present invention, is utilized to rotate pinion gear 24.
- Pinion gear 24 is depicted as meshing with bull gear 26 and, as graphically depicted in Figure 3, serves to provide an initial reduction of the rotation speed of motor shaft 22, as those having ordinary skill in the art will appreciate.
- reduction gear 28 Rotating with bull gear 26 is reduction gear 28. As illustrated, reduction gear 28 meshes with second bull gear 30 and further reduces the rotation speed output by motor 14. Second bull gear 30, preferably rotates about an idler shaft 32 and idler shaft 32 is coupled to rotating drive crank 18.
- Gearbox cover 34 is held in place by a plurality of assembly screws 36 and, when assembled in the manner described within this figure, the output speed of motor 14 is preferably reduced by a factor of between 50 and 100.
- Electric motor 14 in the depicted embodiment of the present invention, is preferably a battery-powered electric motor designed to draw very little current and thus be operable by ordinary flashlight batteries for an extended period of time.
- toy animal 10 is preferably a molded plastic representation of an animal which may be constructed of polyvinyl chloride other suitable plastic material.
- aperture 12 and plastic mold 44 are covered on at least the upper surface thereof by simulated animal pelt 46.
- simulated animal pelt 46 is depicted having minimal thickness, those having ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that artificial fur or actual fur may be utilized to simulate an animal pelt having substantial thickness, dependent upon the animal type which is the subject of the present simulation.
- that portion of simulated animal pelt 46 which overlies aperture 12 is preferably flexible in nature, permitting extension and depression in a manner which will be described in detail herein.
- motor 14 and gearbox 16 with the associated reduction gear train are mounted within a cavity within toy animal 10 and flexible shaft 20 is coupled at one end to rotating drive crank 18 and at a second end to mounting plate 48.
- Mounting plate 48 is fixed, utilizing any suitable technique, to the underside of the flexible portion of simulated animal pelt 46 within aperture 12.
- battery case 38 which serves to contain and electrically align one or more ordinary batteries which provide electrical power, via power cables 42 to electric motor 14.
- FIG. 5 there is depicted a partial cutaway sectional view of the extension of simulated pelt 46 of toy animal 10 of the present invention.
- rotation of rotating drive crank 18 moves flexible shaft 20 in an upward direction, causing the extension of simulated pelt 46 in the manner depicted.
- An important feature of the present invention is the provision of flexible shaft 20 utilizing a material which is sufficiently flexible such that the placing of an operator's hand or weight on the upper surface of simulated pelt 46 will not unduly load motor 14 when rotating drive crank 18 rotates, as a result of the tendency of flexible shaft 20 to bend, as illustrated within this figure.
- FIG. 6 there is depicted a partial sectional view of the depression of simulated animal pelt 46 into the body of toy animal 10. As illustrated, the rotation of rotating drive crank 18 to its lower-most position will move flexible shaft 20 in a downward direction and, via the attachment to mounting plate 48, will result in the depression of flexible simulated animal pelt 46 into aperture 12.
- the applicants herein have provided a toy animal which, in a highly efficient manner, simulates respiration of a live animal in a manner calculated to soothe and amuse small children, puppies or other creatures.
- the toy animal of the present invention can operate for periods of up to six months utilizing two common flashlight batteries.
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Description
- The present invention relates in general to toys and in particular to animal toys. Still more particularly, the present invention relates to an animal toy which simulates respiration.
- Toy animals are well-known in the art and have existed for many thousands of years. Attempts have been made over the years to provide a more life-like appearance for such toy animals. For example, U.S. Patent No. 5,006,089 discloses a life-like toy animal which is provided by stuffing an animal-shaped toy with a closed fluid containing liner filled with a viscous silicone or silicone/water material. The weight of the silicone/water material is believed to give the animal a life-like weight and, when covered with a fur-like plush, a toy constructed in the manner disclosed within this patent may appear life-like and satisfy the desires of people or children to fantasize a friendship with a live animal without the costly and time consuming impact of maintaining a live animal.
- In an effort to produce an even more life-like toy animal, various mechanical animal reproductions have been proposed. For example, U.S. Patent No. 6, 695,673 discloses a mechanical dog having a head and tongue which, when utilized in conjunction with a tank and a pumping device, can simulate, in a life-like manner, the lapping of fluid by a live animal.
- Toys, both animal simulative or not, are also frequently utilized to soothe or distract a child by producing vibrations or sounds which are intended to be life-like. One example of such a device may be seen in U.S. Patent No. 6,238,263.
- One attempt at producing an animal toy having a life-like appearance which conforms to actual biologic functions may be seen in U.S. Patent No. 4,718,876. This patent discloses a stuffed animal containing a heartbeat simulating transducer, which in combination with an electronic circuit, provides a simulated heartbeat which can have a comforting and stimulating affect on young children, puppies or other creatures.
- One problem with such devices is that the level of activity which is attempted to be reproduced is such that substantial electric power is consumed such that the device may be operated for only limited amounts of time.
- It should therefore be apparent that a need exists for a life-like toy animal which simulates an actual animal in a manner which is highly efficient in terms of consumption of electric power but which still provides a calming, soothing representation of a live animal.
- It is therefore desirable to provide an improved toy.
- It is also desirable to provide an improved life-like animal toy.
- It is also desirable to provide an improved animal toy which simulates respiration.
- According to the present invention a toy animal may be formed of molded plastic, which can provide simulated respiration. An aperture in the upper surface of the molded plastic animal may be covered with a flexible simulated animal pelt. A battery-powered electric motor may be placed within a cavity within the molded plastic toy animal which provides a rotating output. That rotating output may then be coupled to the underside of the flexible simulated animal pelt within the aperture utilizing a flexible shaft such that rotation of the motor rotary output alternately extends and depresses the flexible simulated animal pelt, thereby simulating respiration.
- The novel features believed characteristics of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The present invention itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a toy animal constructed in accordance with the present invention;
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of an electric motor and gearbox utilized to implement the present invention;
- Figure 3 is an exploded view of the electric motor and gearbox of Figure 2;
- Figure 4 is a sectional view of the electric motor and gear box mounted within the toy animal of the present invention;
- Figure 5 is a partial cut-away sectional view of the extension of the body of the toy animal of the present invention; and
- Figure 6 is a partial sectional view of the depression of the body of the toy animal of the present invention.
- With reference now to the figures and in particular with reference to Figure 1, there is depicted a
toy animal 10 which is constructed in accordance with the teaching of the present invention. As illustrated,toy animal 10 may comprise a puppy; however,toy animal 10 may also comprise a cat, teddy bear, frog or any other fanciful animal representation. As illustrated, anaperture 12 is provided in the upper surface of atoy animal 10 which will be utilized to simulate respiration in the manner which will be described herein. - Referring now to Figure 2, there is depicted a perspective view of an electric motor and gear box utilized to implement the present invention. As illustrated, a
gearbox 16 is coupled to an output shaft (not shown) ofelectric motor 14. The output ofgearbox 16 is a rotatingdrive crank 18 and, as illustrated, aflexible shaft 20 is coupled to rotatingdrive crank 18. In the depicted embodiment of the present invention,flexible shaft 20 is preferably is made from a high quality spring steel with a modulus of elasticity equal to 30 x 106 psi and an elastic limit greater than 200,000 psi. The flexible shaft 20 L/D ratio, that is, the ratio of the length offlexible shaft 20 and the diameter offlexible shaft 20, is in the range of 50 to 100. This high ratio allows easy bending offlexible shaft 20 without it reaching the elastic limit that would result in permanent deformation. The high ratio also allows easy buckling of theflexible shaft 20 when it receives a high column load, permittingflexible shaft 20 to flex under load, as will be described in greater detail herein. - With reference now to Figure 3, there is depicted an exploded view of the electric motor and gear box of Figure 2. As illustrated,
electric motor 14 includes amotor shaft 20, which, in the depicted embodiment of the present invention, is utilized to rotatepinion gear 24.Pinion gear 24 is depicted as meshing withbull gear 26 and, as graphically depicted in Figure 3, serves to provide an initial reduction of the rotation speed ofmotor shaft 22, as those having ordinary skill in the art will appreciate. - Rotating with
bull gear 26 isreduction gear 28. As illustrated,reduction gear 28 meshes withsecond bull gear 30 and further reduces the rotation speed output bymotor 14.Second bull gear 30, preferably rotates about anidler shaft 32 andidler shaft 32 is coupled to rotatingdrive crank 18. - Gearbox
cover 34 is held in place by a plurality ofassembly screws 36 and, when assembled in the manner described within this figure, the output speed ofmotor 14 is preferably reduced by a factor of between 50 and 100. -
Electric motor 14, in the depicted embodiment of the present invention, is preferably a battery-powered electric motor designed to draw very little current and thus be operable by ordinary flashlight batteries for an extended period of time. - Referring now to Figure 4, there is depicted a sectional view of the electric motor and gearbox of the present invention mounted within
toy animal 10. As depicted,electric motor 14 is mounted within a cavity withintoy animal 10. In the depicted embodiment,toy animal 10 is preferably a molded plastic representation of an animal which may be constructed of polyvinyl chloride other suitable plastic material. As illustrated,aperture 12 andplastic mold 44 are covered on at least the upper surface thereof by simulatedanimal pelt 46. Although simulatedanimal pelt 46 is depicted having minimal thickness, those having ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that artificial fur or actual fur may be utilized to simulate an animal pelt having substantial thickness, dependent upon the animal type which is the subject of the present simulation. Additionally, that portion of simulatedanimal pelt 46 which overliesaperture 12 is preferably flexible in nature, permitting extension and depression in a manner which will be described in detail herein. - As illustrated,
motor 14 andgearbox 16 with the associated reduction gear train are mounted within a cavity withintoy animal 10 andflexible shaft 20 is coupled at one end to rotatingdrive crank 18 and at a second end to mountingplate 48.Mounting plate 48 is fixed, utilizing any suitable technique, to the underside of the flexible portion of simulatedanimal pelt 46 withinaperture 12. - Also depicted within Figure 4 is
battery case 38 which serves to contain and electrically align one or more ordinary batteries which provide electrical power, viapower cables 42 toelectric motor 14. - Next, with reference to Figure 5, there is depicted a partial cutaway sectional view of the extension of
simulated pelt 46 oftoy animal 10 of the present invention. As illustrated, rotation of rotating drive crank 18 movesflexible shaft 20 in an upward direction, causing the extension ofsimulated pelt 46 in the manner depicted. An important feature of the present invention is the provision offlexible shaft 20 utilizing a material which is sufficiently flexible such that the placing of an operator's hand or weight on the upper surface ofsimulated pelt 46 will not unduly loadmotor 14 when rotating drive crank 18 rotates, as a result of the tendency offlexible shaft 20 to bend, as illustrated within this figure. - Finally, referring to Figure 6, there is depicted a partial sectional view of the depression of
simulated animal pelt 46 into the body oftoy animal 10. As illustrated, the rotation of rotating drive crank 18 to its lower-most position will moveflexible shaft 20 in a downward direction and, via the attachment to mountingplate 48, will result in the depression of flexiblesimulated animal pelt 46 intoaperture 12. - Thus, upon reference to the foregoing, those having ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the applicants herein have provided a toy animal which, in a highly efficient manner, simulates respiration of a live animal in a manner calculated to soothe and amuse small children, puppies or other creatures. By utilizing a low current electric motor and a flexible shaft which will not bog down in response to a resistance against distention of the flexible portion of
simulated pelt 46, the toy animal of the present invention can operate for periods of up to six months utilizing two common flashlight batteries. - While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to a preferred embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the scope of the invention.
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- A toy animal having simulated respiration, said toy animal comprising:an animal-shaped mold having a cavity therein;an aperture located within a surface of said animal-shaped mold;a simulated animal pelt covering at least an upper surface of said animal-shaped mold, said simulated animal pelt including a flexible portion overlying said aperture;an electric motor disposed within said cavity within said animal-shaped mold, said electric motor having a rotating output; anda flexible shaft connecting said rotating output of said electric motor and said flexible portion of said simulated animal pelt such that rotation of said rotating output alternately extends and depresses said flexible portion of said simulated animal pelt, thereby simulating respiration.
- The toy animal according to claim 1, wherein said animal-shaped mold comprises a hollow animal-shaped plastic mold.
- The toy animal according to claim 2, wherein said animal-shaped plastic mold is constructed of polyvinyl chloride.
- The toy animal according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said animal-shaped plastic mold comprises a hollow dog-shaped plastic mold.
- The toy animal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said electric motor comprises a battery-powered low current drain electric motor.
- The toy animal according to ant one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said rotating output comprises a rotating crank lever.
- The toy animal according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said flexible shaft comprises a bendable wire having sufficient flexibility such that said rotating output would continue to rotate despite temporarily immobility of said flexible portion of said simulated animal pelt.
- The toy animal according to claim 5, 6 or 7, further including a battery case mounted within said animal-shaped mold.
- The toy animal according to any one of the preceding claims further including a reduction gear train interposed between said electric motor and said rotating output.
- The toy animal according to claim 9, wherein said reduction gear train reduces the rotational output of said battery-powered electric motor by a factor of 100.
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